To the avid sports’ fan, the phrase “home field advantage” carries with it a special meaning. Since the home field part of it speaks for itself, let us consider why playing at home is an advantage. Here are three advantages of playing sporting events on the home field. First of all, the familiarity of playing at home means that there are no … [Read more...] about Draw Nigh to God in Relationships
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STILL OWING!
[06/02/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] In a parody of a song from Disney’s “Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs” are the words, “I owe, I owe, So off to work I go”. Making a living is a necessity as there are bills to pay. It is also a good thing in that it not only serves to support ourselves, but also provides something to share … [Read more...] about STILL OWING!
IN GOD’s HANDS!
[06/01/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] It has been noted, “The only way to live is to accept each minute as an unrepeatable miracle, which is what it is -- a miracle and unrepeatable.” [source: calendar quote] Sometimes we talk about the “miracle of … [Read more...] about IN GOD’s HANDS!
THE LISTENING EAR!
[05/31/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] James exhorted. . . “(19) Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; (20) for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of … [Read more...] about THE LISTENING EAR!
HEART HEALTHY!
[05/30/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] As I drew some parallels in my sermon this past Sunday between getting a physical check-up and a spiritual one, I pulled a stethoscope out of my pocket as I began noting where a doctor usually begins. The first concern is often to check the heartbeat and breathing as the proper functioning of the heart and lungs greatly impacts the … [Read more...] about HEART HEALTHY!